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Finally, Cebu!
Philippines
Finally, Cebu!
Okay, the first thing that comes to mind is — oh my gosh. Am I really writing this down in a new …
June 2026 8 min read
Osaka in Photos
Asia
Osaka in Photos
On my 6th day in Japan, I really don’t have anything planned because I do have work. But what’s a …
June 2020 3 min read
Chilling Around Seminyak Bali
Asia
Chilling Around Seminyak Bali
We don’t have any tiring activities lined up for this day. Just pure relaxation and chilling …
April 2020 3 min read
Myanmar: Inle Lake
Asia
Myanmar: Inle Lake
Finally!!! The last day on our Myanmar tour! Haha. It took me almost 2 years to finish this blog …
March 2020 8 min read
Touring Around Mandalay
Asia
Touring Around Mandalay
Prior to this trip, I didn’t really know anything about Mandalay as well as Inle Lake. I just know …
February 2020 6 min read
Myanmar: Mandalay Hill
Asia
Myanmar: Mandalay Hill
Once we arrived in Mandalay, I already knew that this one is a whole lot different than our …
February 2020 4 min read
Myanmar: Bagan Day 2
Asia
Myanmar: Bagan Day 2
It’s been almost 1 year and 6 months since we went to Myanmar and I am sooooooo delayed in writing …
February 2020 7 min read
Kyoto: Sceneries from Old Japan
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Kyoto: Sceneries from Old Japan
The last entry on my Japan diaries, for now. :) I can’t believe I’m down to the last one. I am …
January 2020 10 min read
In Photos: Universal Studios Japan
Amusement Park
In Photos: Universal Studios Japan
First of all, my 14 years old self is so so so so happy about this. I am a big fan of amusement …
January 2020 5 min read
Rokko Snow Park, Kobe Chinatown, and Karaoke Night
Asia
Rokko Snow Park, Kobe Chinatown, and Karaoke Night
I haven’t seen real snow in entire life. I mean the Philippines is a tropical country and there are …
January 2020 6 min read
Wearing a kimono around Nara
Asia
Wearing a kimono around Nara
On my third day in Japan, I didn’t have to wake up early as I will only roam around Nara Park and …
December 2019 6 min read
Osaka at a Glance
Asia
Osaka at a Glance
I call it Osaka at a glance because well, for one, Osaka cannot be roamed around on a single day …
December 2019 8 min read
8 Days in Ja-FUN
Asia
8 Days in Ja-FUN
If you know me personally, then you probably know that I love the Japanese culture so much. Japan …
December 2019 6 min read
Taiwan: Yehliu, Jiufen, and Shifen
Asia
Taiwan: Yehliu, Jiufen, and Shifen
For our second day in Taipei, what I planned was to go to Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, and Shifen. I …
December 2019 5 min read
Taipei: Inside the City
East Asia
Taipei: Inside the City
Finally, my first international travel this year! After Bali last November, this is the next …
November 2019 13 min read
Bali Day 1: Hindu Temples and Instagram Places
25th Birthday
Bali Day 1: Hindu Temples and Instagram Places
The photo was taken by Alesi Almario Ahhhh, Bali. I miss Bali just by writing this here. Bali is my …
August 2019 8 min read
Myanmar: Bagan Day 1
Ananda Temple
Myanmar: Bagan Day 1
Hola!! It’s been over a year now since our Myanmar backpacking and I promise I’ll try …
August 2019 7 min read
Sompong Thai Cooking Class
Bangkok
Sompong Thai Cooking Class
If you’ve visited Bangkok many times now, you’ll eventually run out of things to visit …
July 2019 7 min read
Myanmar: Yangon Downtown, Sule, and Shwedagon Pagoda
Featured
Myanmar: Yangon Downtown, Sule, and Shwedagon Pagoda
I’m excited to share with you the final stretch of my Southeast Asia bucket list!!! If …
June 2019 10 min read
La Union with my High School Constants
Barefoot
La Union with my High School Constants
Believe it or not but this is actually my first time in La Union. Been wanting to go for months now …
June 2019 7 min read
The Grand Palace and Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise
Bangkok
The Grand Palace and Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise
This is our second to the last day in Bangkok. As for Ton, this is her last day because …
May 2019 4 min read
Quick Escape to Baguio
Baguio
Quick Escape to Baguio
I never really appreciated long weekends that much until I need it to have a vacation. I would say …
May 2019 7 min read
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Siam Niramit
Bangkok
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Siam Niramit
I’ve been to Bangkok a lot of times but this is my first time visiting Damnoen Saduak …
May 2019 6 min read
Cambodia-Thailand Border Crossing and Airbnb-Agoda Misadventures
Agoda
Cambodia-Thailand Border Crossing and Airbnb-Agoda Misadventures
It was our third day backpacking and this I swear is one of my most hassle days in 2018. I am not …
March 2019 8 min read
Weekend Adventures in Sagada
Cold Weather
Weekend Adventures in Sagada
I have always been a fan of chilly weather because let’s face it, the weather here in Manila …
March 2019 11 min read
Siem Reap: Face to Face with Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Siem Reap: Face to Face with Angkor Wat
Our day 2 had us waking up very early in the morning. We woke up like 4AM so we can catch the …
March 2019 4 min read
Siem Reap: Real Life Temple Run
Backpacking
Siem Reap: Real Life Temple Run
If you read my Singapore travel, you would know that I am on my 6/10 of my Southeast Asian bucket …
February 2019 7 min read
Universal Studios Singapore
Featured
Universal Studios Singapore
Last blog post on our Singapore getaway last January. And yes, it took me 2 months to complete the …
April 2018 6 min read
Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands
Cloud Forest
Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands
What’s a trip to Singapore without seeing the iconic Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands? …
March 2018 6 min read
Sunway Lagoon Malaysia
Featured
Sunway Lagoon Malaysia
Sunway Lagoon is the first theme park I’ve gone to that both have attraction rides and water …
March 2018 7 min read
Singapore: Punggol Waterway Park and Kampong Glam
Arab Lane
Singapore: Punggol Waterway Park and Kampong Glam
Trying to finish all of my Singapore blog post to avoid backlogs for this year! haha. I still have …
February 2018 6 min read
Singapore's Festive Chinatown and Hippie Tiong Bahru
Chinatown
Singapore's Festive Chinatown and Hippie Tiong Bahru
Just came back from a fun and well-deserved vacation in Singapore. Actually, I don’t have any plans …
February 2018 7 min read
Kuala Lumpur City Tour and Batu Caves
Batu Caves
Kuala Lumpur City Tour and Batu Caves
Hola! So I’ve been MIA in the past weeks and it’s only until now that I had the time …
November 2017 5 min read
SEA Life Bangkok Ocean World and Khao San Road
Backpacking
SEA Life Bangkok Ocean World and Khao San Road
Our official last touring day in our backpacking journey! So our last stop? Bangkok! We’re …
August 2017 6 min read
Vientiane, Laos
Backpacking
Vientiane, Laos
Before anything else, I know you might be wondering why would a person visit Laos, and what can we …
August 2017 5 min read
Luang Prabang's Hippest Cafe, 1 Dollar Buffet, and Many More!
1 Dollar Buffet
Luang Prabang's Hippest Cafe, 1 Dollar Buffet, and Many More!
Our second day in Luang Prabang was mostly about touring other scenic spots that don’t …
July 2017 8 min read
The Best Place to Stay in Kuala Lumpur
Airbnb
The Best Place to Stay in Kuala Lumpur
Hi, you guys! So this is the official start of my Kuala Lumpur blog series although I haven’t …
July 2017 6 min read
In Photos: Luang Prabang's Kuang Si Falls
Kuang Si Falls
In Photos: Luang Prabang's Kuang Si Falls
If you’re going to search for things to do in Luang Prabang, then I’ll tell you, every …
July 2017 3 min read
Hanoi, Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Temple of Literature
Hanoi
Hanoi, Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Temple of Literature
Our second and last day in Vietnam is all sorts many adventure and misadventure. Well, for one, I …
June 2017 5 min read
Iloilo: Isla de Gigantes
Gigantes Island
Iloilo: Isla de Gigantes
This is actually the highlight of my first solo travel ever. Remember my trip to Roxas City and how …
June 2017 9 min read
The Beauty of The Ruins
Featured
The Beauty of The Ruins
Finally! This is the last post on our Bacolod-Iloilo-Guimaras tour last January. Yes, you read that …
May 2017 3 min read
Top 5 National Parks in India
Guest Post
Top 5 National Parks in India
Guest Post by Himanshu of Pearls India Tour With the rapid urbanization and industrialization taking …
May 2017 5 min read
Dear Travelers, Do not Travel for the sake of Passport Stamps - Explore the Country
Passport
Dear Travelers, Do not Travel for the sake of Passport Stamps - Explore the Country
We’ve all been there. Being such in a hurry to visit as many places as we can. To get as much …
May 2017 5 min read
Welcome to Luang Prabang, Laos!
Featured
Welcome to Luang Prabang, Laos!
Luang Prabang is a small province but definitely has a big history to boast. I never thought I will …
May 2017 12 min read
Guimaras: Mangoes and Beaches? What Else Can You Ask For?!
Guimaras
Guimaras: Mangoes and Beaches? What Else Can You Ask For?!
Oh yes, you read the title right. Contrary to popular belief, Guimaras is not only famous for its …
April 2017 9 min read
From Getting Ripped off in Hanoi to Struggling to Change Money and Almost Losing my Passport in Luang Prabang
Hanoi
From Getting Ripped off in Hanoi to Struggling to Change Money and Almost Losing my Passport in Luang Prabang
I’m writing this on my iPad’s note app. We’re currently here in Luang Prabang and …
April 2017 12 min read
Coron, Palawan: Bulog Dos, Banana, and Malcapuya Island
Beach
Coron, Palawan: Bulog Dos, Banana, and Malcapuya Island
Since it’s holy week and I am just home for the holidays, I’ll make a throwback post …
April 2017 2 min read
Hanoi, Vietnam: Exploring the Old Quarter
Backpacking
Hanoi, Vietnam: Exploring the Old Quarter
11:58AM local time of Hanoi, plane going back to Manila. * This trip was superb! In a sense that I …
April 2017 16 min read
Adventures in Roxas City: Seafood Capital of the Philippines
Capiz
Adventures in Roxas City: Seafood Capital of the Philippines
If you have read this post, then I’m pretty sure you know how this trip almost didn’t …
March 2017 8 min read
The Solo Travel That Almost Didn't Push Through
It's More Fun in the Philippines
The Solo Travel That Almost Didn't Push Through
Me: Malayo ba dito yung Sta. Monica church? Yung may malaking bell? (Is Sta. Monica church far from …
March 2017 5 min read
Weekend Daytrip: Marian Orchard & Some Life Realizations
Batangas
Weekend Daytrip: Marian Orchard & Some Life Realizations
It was one fine day when we visited Marian Orchard. Although it was raining in the morning, it …
February 2017 7 min read
7 Reasons Why You Will Always Go Back to Baguio
Baguio
7 Reasons Why You Will Always Go Back to Baguio
There was never a year I didn’t go to Baguio. I have so many fond memories that consists of …
February 2017 5 min read
Iloilo: Dinagyang 2017
Dinagyang 2017
Iloilo: Dinagyang 2017
Spell lucky! We actually didn’t think that the day we’ll arrive at Iloilo is also the …
February 2017 8 min read
Bacolod: A day in the City of Smiles
21 Restaurant
Bacolod: A day in the City of Smiles
You know my personal challenge of going to the 81 provinces of the Philippines? Yep.. I just …
February 2017 8 min read
Rodriguez, Rizal: Mt. Balagbag Experience
Balagbag
Rodriguez, Rizal: Mt. Balagbag Experience
I’m so back into hiking again! Yep, that’s right! I think this is the best time of the …
January 2017 6 min read
Coron, Palawan: Kayangan Lake and its Beauty
Beach
Coron, Palawan: Kayangan Lake and its Beauty
First off, I want to say Happy New Year!!! I hope you had a wonderful NYE and new year’s day. …
January 2017 6 min read
Coron, Palawan: A Trip to Remember
Coron
Coron, Palawan: A Trip to Remember
Coron is actually one of the places that I really want to visit here in the Philippines. It’s …
December 2016 7 min read
Baguio Home Stay: Le Coq Bleu
Airbnb
Baguio Home Stay: Le Coq Bleu
For starters, this is one of the best accommodations I had that is not a hotel. It’s quite …
November 2016 5 min read
Canyon Cove: Stress Free Weekend
Batangas
Canyon Cove: Stress Free Weekend
Nestled in the province of Nasugbu Batangas is an amazing weekend staycation place for friends and …
November 2016 2 min read
Ho Chi Minh City: Mekong Delta
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City: Mekong Delta
This is actually my second out of the country travel in my whole life, Hong Kong being the first …
October 2016 7 min read
Hong Kong: The Peak Tram, Victoria Peak, and Sky Terraces 428
Hong Kong
Hong Kong: The Peak Tram, Victoria Peak, and Sky Terraces 428
Our last day in Hong Kong was luckily, also my mother’s birthday. So in the back of my head, …
August 2016 4 min read
Macau: Senado Square & St. Paul Ruins
Macau
Macau: Senado Square & St. Paul Ruins
Our afternoon activities in Macau consists of going to Senado Square and to see the famous St. Paul …
August 2016 3 min read
Hong Kong: Mickey and Friends at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Featured
Hong Kong: Mickey and Friends at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Disneyland is one of Hong Kong’s most famous attractions. And you haven’t been to Hong …
July 2016 7 min read
Macau: The Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian
Macau
Macau: The Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian
Ever heard of Venice Piazza? I’m sure you’ve heard it somewhere, or if not, …
June 2016 5 min read
Zambales: Capones Island and Talisayen Cove
Capones Island
Zambales: Capones Island and Talisayen Cove
This is probably my last beach getaway before summer officially ends. And it may take a while …
June 2016 5 min read
How I Manage to Save and Travel at the Same Time
Personal
How I Manage to Save and Travel at the Same Time
I’ve heard it. Most people would stereotype people who travel often as rich, maraming pera, …
June 2016 10 min read
Hong Kong: The Scenic View and Lantau Island
Hong Kong
Hong Kong: The Scenic View and Lantau Island
It was such an awesome vacation! It was actually my second time in Hong Kong but this is the first …
June 2016 7 min read
Challenge Accepted: The 81 Provinces of the Philippines
Personal
Challenge Accepted: The 81 Provinces of the Philippines
If you frequently visit my blog, then you would know that most of my blog post since I started …
June 2016 2 min read
Bicol: Cagsawa and my first time to try ATV
Bicol
Bicol: Cagsawa and my first time to try ATV
Our last day was more focused on touring the Bicol center and it was a dream come true for me to …
May 2016 3 min read
Northern Mindanao: Bukidnon Dahilayan Adventure Park
Bukidnon
Northern Mindanao: Bukidnon Dahilayan Adventure Park
Our last stop before we go back in Manila is Dahilayan Adventure Park in Bukidnon. Well, for …
May 2016 2 min read
Overnight in Baler
Baler
Overnight in Baler
One of my must do’s before I die is to try surfing. It looks cool and fun on tv but I also …
May 2016 6 min read
The Highlights of our Ilocos Tour
Ilocos
The Highlights of our Ilocos Tour
This was my second time in Ilocos and I must admit, my first was much better. Me and my family are …
May 2016 3 min read
Underrated Beauty of Sorsogon Philippines
Featured
Underrated Beauty of Sorsogon Philippines
This is one of the best adventures I had so far for 2016. Do you ever just think and smile because …
May 2016 4 min read
Packing Tips & Tricks for Travel
Packing Tips
Packing Tips & Tricks for Travel
If you’ve been a reader of my blog or if you check it from time to time, you would know that …
April 2016 2 min read
Northern Mindanao: Cagayan de Oro White Water Rafting
Adventure
Northern Mindanao: Cagayan de Oro White Water Rafting
Another amazing experience! I’m not actually familiar with rafting, all I know is that …
April 2016 4 min read
Thailand 2015: Kingdom of Ayutthaya
Ayutthaya
Thailand 2015: Kingdom of Ayutthaya
Our last stop in Thailand before we went back to Bangkok is the Kingdom of Ayutthaya. Actually, I …
April 2016 4 min read
San Mateo Hot and Cold Spring Resort, Irosin Sorsogon
Bicol
San Mateo Hot and Cold Spring Resort, Irosin Sorsogon
Sorsogon was never really one of the places I wanted to visit. Maybe because I don’t know …
March 2016 4 min read
Northern Mindanao: Camiguin White Island
Beach
Northern Mindanao: Camiguin White Island
I realized that being a Filipino, I am so blessed to be able to live in a country where beaches are …
March 2016 4 min read
Thailand 2015: Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
Thailand 2015: Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is one of the must visit place in Thailand aside from Bangkok and Phuket. I …
March 2016 6 min read
Northern Mindanao: Camiguin Countryside Tour
Camiguin
Northern Mindanao: Camiguin Countryside Tour
Hello Mindanao! Wow.. this is my first time in Mindanao and it felt like I left Philippines in a …
March 2016 4 min read
Thailand 2015: Mae Sot
Mae Sot
Thailand 2015: Mae Sot
Mae Sot is a very interesting place in Thailand as it shares a border with Myanmar (formerly known …
February 2016 5 min read
Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City Diary Part 3
Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City Diary Part 3
I know this is already a super late blog post. You can even dub this as a throwback Vietnam blog …
January 2016 4 min read
Thailand 2015: Bangkok
Bangkok
Thailand 2015: Bangkok
Finally!! I can now tick off Thailand from my bucket list. But I am looking forward to go back …
January 2016 4 min read
A Day in Baguio
Baguio
A Day in Baguio
Who says you can’t go to Baguio without booking an accommodation? Well, for first timers, I …
January 2016 3 min read